Senior Principal Research Scientist

Senior Principal Research Scientist Salary: Specified Calling Level 5, $142,046 – $153,940 pa, Public Sector CSA Agreement 2019 Location: Perth Metropolitan Area Pillar/directorate: Sustainability and Biosecurity, Fisheries and Agriculture Resource Management Branch: Aquatic Science and Assessment Tenure: Permanent – Full Time Position Number: 70191111 Closing Date: 2021-04-30 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments: – – Senior Principal Research Scientist – Ecosystems Specified Calling Level 5 | Permanent Full Time Are you an experienced Senior Scientist with skills in quantitative fisheries science?Enjoy initiating new research activities and challenging current assessment paradigms The Opportunity. We are seeking a Senior Principal Research Scientist to lead the provision of quantitative fisheries assessment advice within the Aquatic Science and Assessment Branch to ensure timely delivery of high quality science and research services to internal and external clients.This role requires contribution, as part of the aquatic science senior leadership team, to the protection of Western Australia’s aquatic resources through maintaining delivery of science programs directly relevant to fisheries and aquatic resource management. We are seeking a person who can maintain and apply innovative, quantitative science and assessment approaches. You will provide mentorship to fisheries scientists in best-practise quantitative fisheries science methods and promote both understanding and capability in robust stock assessment practises.Some of the key responsibilities include: Liaising, negotiating and collaborating with relevant stakeholder groups, committees etc. and interagency bodies to solve relevant state-wide, national and international issues;Providing policy advice on significant scientific fisheries resource assessment and management matters leading to the development of advice to deal effectively with Department level risks;Ensuring that significant research programs are undertaken with a thorough understanding of science objectives, assumptions and uncertainties so that mathematical and statistical outcomes can be translated into scientific advice to develop management strategies to meet resource management objectives.Providing and nurturing the environment for pursuing collaborative innovation and cohesive teams.Demonstrate leadership in committing to the Department’s values and purpose, or equivalent values in different work places. For further key responsibilities please see attached JDF. The Ideal Candidate. Will have highly-developed conceptual, analytical, decision making and problem solving skills. For all essential criteria, please see the attached JDF. Get ready to apply. It’s simple. Applying is simple and straightforward. We are committed to developing our people and this presents a unique opportunity to be part of a project that will shape the future of DPIRD working with executive and leadership teams.Click the Apply for Job button below and submit the following documentation: A resume of no more than six (6) pages including details of 2 refereesA cover letter of no more than six (6) pages in length demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the Essential Work Related Requirements. Note that there is an expectation that the successful applicant will have an expert understanding of the fundamentals of practical and theoretical mathematics relevant to contemporary stock assessment modelling approaches. In addressing the Essential Work Related Requirements this should be an area that is comprehensively addressed. Applications will be assessed against these work related requirements of the position. The values and business needs of our Department may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy. Our Commitment to Diversity. DPIRD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. We value and strongly encourage people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, women and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency. Application Information. For any specific enquiries please contact:Contact Dr , Director Aquatic Science and Assessment, on (08) 9203 0114 (during business hours).To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term or a casual appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract and this is required as part of your application. International applicants who consider themselves to be highly competitive for the role and believe their circumstances would permit them to successfully move to Australia are encouraged to apply.Subject to appointment, successful applicants will be required to: provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy before commencing employment;obtain and provide a current National Police Certificate (police clearance) before commencing employment;provide a tertiary qualification in Bachelor degree in Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience;complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement. This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the department. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from approval of the initial recruitment decision.Please note, any successful candidate, including current employees of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, will be offered employment subject to the award and agreement conditions that apply to the advertised role as outlined in the attached JDF. By accepting an offer of appointment, the successful applicant accepts the conditions and entitlements under the specified award and agreement.The recruitment process may include online written assessments, psychometric, cognitive or other testing, job related tasks, video or live stream interviews, documentation and reference checks or other assessment methodologies as required. Applicants will be advised of this where necessary.Please ensure you have plenty of time to submit your application to allow for unanticipated problems, as late and proforma applications will not be accepted. (Please note: Online lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted) Closing Date:2021-04-30 4:00 PM